Law & Crime - Teens

A dead boyfriend.Two sisters.One phone that could destroy everything.When Arjun Mehta, heir to the city's most powerful family, is found murdered in his girlfriend's home, the investigation spirals into scandal. Tara, the loyal girlfriend. Rhea, the ambitious sister, he was secretly seeing. Both women...

Maybe the life is not perfect for me rather I work hard to improve my self in front of those who literally doesn, t care about me for a single second of moment, I never cried usually but today the frame of sadness behind...

International arbitration has recently changed notably into a discursive topical problem of significant global importance and is now undergoing a tremendous shift, difficulties, and criticism. Particularly as a result of its new difficulties, international arbitration has come under increasing criticism. As a result, there...

Story behind a brutal serial killer. Poena Cullei Under Roman law, was a type of death penalty imposed on a subject who had been found guilty of patricide. The punishment consisted of being sewn up in a leather sack, with an assortment of live...

Join the brave heroes and heroines in this gripping paperback on their adventures full of suspense and creepiness. From ghostly encounters in ancient castles and abandoned mines, to eerie happenings in old mansions and libraries of dark magic, to mysterious disappearances and haunted graveyards,...

Attitudes toward crime and punishment have changed with societal shifts in American culture. Changing perspectives on addiction, sexual assault, and other behaviors have sparked changes in legislation, judicial attitudes, and sentencing guidelines. The articles in this collection map evolving attitudes toward what can be...

In 1965, the Voting Rights Act ensured that Americans would no longer be denied the right to vote because of their color. Fifty years later, debates over voting rights have re-emerged. Proponents of stricter laws say they are simply attempting to reduce incidents of...

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy is an event that shook the nation to its core, and those who lived through it all have their own stories of that tragic day in 1963. Readers discover some of those stories in this unique look...

Perhaps one of the most hotly debated issues of the 2016 Presidential election was the role of the Electoral College, after the victor was announced. After an introduction to the history of the Twelfth Amendment, readers will examine several topics relating to the Presidential...

"Illustrations by A.G. Smith"--T.p. verso.Author: A. G. SmithISBN-10: 1550051350ISBN-13: 9781550051353Publisher: Fitzhenry & WhitesideLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2008Pages: 90Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.19h x 8.30w x 0.25d

Step behind the badge and into the real world of law enforcement-where courage meets compassion, and public service means far more than enforcing the law. This book takes readers on a grounded, inside look at the careers, challenges, and responsibilities that shape modern policing...

Debates surrounding states' rights are as old as the United States itself. How much power should be placed in the hands of the federal government, and how much should be left to the states? This has been the subject of heated discourse throughout U.S....

Debates surrounding states' rights are as old as the United States itself. How much power should be placed in the hands of the federal government, and how much should be left to the states? This has been the subject of heated discourse throughout U.S....

By enforcing the law and maintaining a civil society, the police make it possible for people to enjoy and exercise their individual rights and freedoms. But the power of the police can also be used to curtail those rights and freedoms. This book helps...

Jack the Ripper. Charles Manson. Ted Bundy. Jeffrey Dahmer. Aileen Wuornos. These names conjure images of the worst of humankind. Much of what we know about these infamous predators came from news coverage at the time they were committing the murders that would scare...

The story of Prohibition in the United States is one of extremes, with temperance crusaders on one side working to ban alcohol across America and bootleggers and organized crime rings on the other side illegally transporting alcohol into speakeasies and homes. Readers explore both...

Experts often disagree about how much and what kind of intelligence should be considered classified. In addition, there can be benefits to leaking intelligence, a practice that is done by insiders with some regularity. Do citizens have a right to know about all government...

Whistleblowers and leakers have played a long and influential role in our history. For example, Samuel Shaw, a U.S. midshipman during the Revolutionary War, exposed the torture of British soldiers in 1777. His actions led to the first law protecting whistleblowers in the United...

Allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election have brought the issue of election interference to the fore, but is it actually a significant issue in the United States? This volume explores the history of election interference in the United States and beyond,...

In political dictatorships or other forms of authoritarian governance, freedoms of the press are often curtailed first before any other liberties are revoked. This is because the press is integral to democracy and to keeping citizens informed of important political happenings so that they...

They say knowledge is power. But in society today there is a famine of knowledge that citizens need to live well. The traditional media are filled with inconsequential fluff. That's why those in the serious news business frequently are asked "how can I do...

In the ongoing debates surrounding the United States' voting process, few topics are as heatedly discussed as the electoral college. It was established as a safeguard for democracy, but today many fear the electoral college does just the opposite; twice in recent elections the...

Several years before the revelations around sexual harassment and misconduct in Hollywood sparked the #metoo movement, colleges and universities across America were reeling from a series of assaults that challenged the way sexual consent had been taught. The articles collected here detail the evolution...

Putting the three branches into historical context is important for understanding them, but equally important is illuminating the testing ground for their formation and solidification as current rules and regulations. Governments are fluid entities, and even written documents can be amended and changed out...

Since 1989, there have been over 2,200 exonerations in the United States. These have resulted from a number of factors, including the discovery of new evidence, perjury, false identification, and bad forensic evidence. Even when an individual is exonerated, is it possible to compensate...

In the past quarter-century, the total area of developed land in the United States increased by nearly 50 percent. Such a shift comes with substantial environmental, economic, and social impacts. Conflicts arise over regulation, with advocates concerned about the harm excessive development does to...

In this digital age, it is not only conventional weapons that are used to threaten and harm others. A new and terrifying avenue is cyberspace and ransomware. This malware encrypts a user's data and demands payment in exchange for unlocking the data. Such attacks...

In political dictatorships or other forms of authoritarian governance, freedoms of the press are often curtailed first before any other liberties are revoked. This is because the press is integral to democracy and to keeping citizens informed of important political happenings so that they...

Whistleblowers and leakers have played a long and influential role in our history. For example, Samuel Shaw, a U.S. midshipman during the Revolutionary War, exposed the torture of British soldiers in 1777. His actions led to the first law protecting whistleblowers in the United...

Step inside the real world of forensic science-the place where science meets justice and every detail matters. From the moment evidence is discovered at a scene to the final verdict in a courtroom, forensic professionals use biology, chemistry, technology, and logic to uncover the...

In an attempt to correct the perceived failures of public schools came the notion of "school choice." One solution is charter schools: independent, privately run but publicly funded schools that now enroll more than three million students across forty-three states. Another is vouchers, which...

Author: Bryan StevensonISBN-10: 1420533983ISBN-13: 9781420533989Publisher: Youth Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/08/2026Format: PaperbackLarge PrintAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.5Point Value: 11Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 198314 / Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Due process is probably one of the most important rights that your readers should know about, understand, and keep with themselves for the rest of their lives. Due process is fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement. This collection...

It's an absolute pleasure to introduce the book "ILLUSION: A murder or a mistake" to you all. It's the unheard story of a man whose life changes completely after he makes a terrible mistake. But was it just a mistake or a pre-determined murder...

Is the juvenile justice system fair and effective--or in need of major reform? The experts in this title examine the debates surrounding how young offenders are treated, the goals of punishment and rehabilitation, and the impact on communities. This volume brings together diverse viewpoints...

Is the juvenile justice system fair and effective--or in need of major reform? The experts in this title examine the debates surrounding how young offenders are treated, the goals of punishment and rehabilitation, and the impact on communities. This volume brings together diverse viewpoints...

In a city filled with nightmares...., it's hard to live out your dreams while still trying to survive. Chicago, I Have a Dream Too! is a compilation book filled with personal stories of survival and strength written by 14 young Black authors who have...

Is graffiti a work of art, a form of vandalism, or some combination of the two? Readers explore the debates surrounding the artistic merits and legal ramifications of graffiti in this guide to one of the art world's most controversial topics. Photographic examples of...

Approximately ten thousand children are imprisoned in adult correctional facilities in the United States on any given day. Children as young as thirteen have received life sentences in prisons far from their family and community, vulnerable to abuse and neglect. These are often the...

Is graffiti a work of art, a form of vandalism, or some combination of the two? Readers explore the debates surrounding the artistic merits and legal ramifications of graffiti in this guide to one of the art world's most controversial topics. Photographic examples of...

Violent crimes have risen year after year on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Drug dealers are the main culprits, and communities in every corner of the island are at their mercy. With no respect for life, they kill one another and anyone caught...

Author: Carla MooneyISBN-10: 1678210382ISBN-13: 9781678210380Publisher: Referencepoint PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 64Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.40h x 3.70w x 0.30d

Author: Brian ThomasISBN-13: 9798232501594Publisher: SDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/07/2025Pages: 150Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.35d

Alien encounters, audacious heists, and ripped-off rappers. In the 1980s, long before everyone had a WOPR (the super-computer in War Games) in their pocket, weird things happened. And like the fashion of the decade, those events were colorful. Without the convenience of modern technology,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The polarized perspectives surrounding the powers of the Supreme Court have resulted in discourse about the Court being perceived as either too weak or too formidable. Those who contend that the Court has overreached its authority, imposing strict interpretations that hinder social progress, disagree...

With 27 out of 50 American states having the death penalty in place, a lingering debate remains regarding its morality: should the death penalty be legal? In this volume, viewpoints from both proponents and opponents are explored and examined, incorporating how social class and...

With 27 out of 50 American states having the death penalty in place, a lingering debate remains regarding its morality: should the death penalty be legal? In this volume, viewpoints from both proponents and opponents are explored and examined, incorporating how social class and...

The polarized perspectives surrounding the powers of the Supreme Court have resulted in discourse about the Court being perceived as either too weak or too formidable. Those who contend that the Court has overreached its authority, imposing strict interpretations that hinder social progress, disagree...